U-20 WWC: Spain Coach Aznar Targets Positive Start Against Falconets
Marisa García and Alba Cerrato scored as Spain, the 2018 champions, beat Nigeria 2-0 to open their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign.
- On Monday, the Falconets lost 2-0 to Spain in their opening FIFA U20 Women's World Cup match at Stadion Sosnowiec in Poland.
- Spain took an early lead in the 13th minute through Marisa García, while Alba Cerrato doubled the advantage in the 73rd minute to secure the victory.
- While the Falconets finished as runners-up in 2010 and 2014, Spain won the 2022 edition and fielded players from the 2024 and 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cups.
- Nigeria must now focus on their next Group F fixture against China on Wednesday, September 10, to revive hopes of progressing from the tournament.
- Upcoming matches against China and New Caledonia carry greater importance for the Falconets as coach Aduku seeks to recover from the opening-day setback and secure tournament progression.
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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets fall 2-0 to Spain By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, began their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Spain on Monday. The Falconets suffered the defeat in their opening Group F, Matchday One at the Arena Sosnowiec, in Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria News Agency of Nigeria
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